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September 25, 2022
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DDG Gets Backlash for Martin Luther King Jr. Joke

[ad_1] DDG is feeling the heat after his comments about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s civil rights activism that provoked the ire of Woke Twitter.In an interview with Bootleg Kev Podcast, which premiered last Thursday (Sept. 22) on YouTube, DDG was asked about his relationship with actress-singer Halle Bailey and the backlash she has received since the announcement that she will play Ariel in the live-action redo of Disney's The Little Mermaid. The 2021 XXL Freshman said that Halle is "laughing off" the haters, but he does feel that they are going a little too hard on his girlfriend.DDG also added that the wave of hatred for Halle also...

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June 18, 2022
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DDG to Fight PNB Rock in Celebrity Boxing Match

[ad_1] DDG is returning to the world of celebrity boxing and is planning to fight fellow rapper PNB Rock in a celebrity boxing match.DDG hopped on his Instagram page on Friday (June 17) and announced that he’s heading back to the ring to fight PNB Rock. The 2021 XXL Freshman shared a poster of himself and PNB Rock with the tagline, “No More Talk.”“World tour, then i’m back in the ring July 30th @ Crypto.com Arena,” DDG captioned the post. “LETS GET NEGATIVE. Tickets Available now in my bio! WHO YALL GOT?!”DDG previously showed off his boxing skills in June of 2019 when he duked it out with TikTok star Nate Wyatt...

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June 8, 2022
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DDG Arrested on Felony Charge

[ad_1] DDG spent a night in jail after recently being arrested for a felony in Los Angeles.The Pontiac, Mich. native, born Darryl Granberry, was taken into custody around 9:30 p.m. PST on Monday (June 6), according to police documents obtained by XXL. He was booked into the Van Nuys Jail a couple hours later. DDG, 24, was released this morning (June 7), around 4 a.m., after paying a $35,000 bond. His next court date is scheduled for June 28.The details surrounding the arrest are scarce as of press time. On the same day as his arrest, DDG posted a promotion on Instagram for a new release called "Storyteller," which is slated to drop...

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August 3, 2021
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DDG Apologizes to Rubi Rose – ‘I Took It Too Far’

[ad_1] DDG had to go on an apology tour after he wrote a not-so-nice tweet that was seemingly aimed at Rubi Rose, with whom he once had a relationship with.It all started on Saturday (July 31), when Rubi, a 2021 XXL Freshman, jumped on her Twitter account and posted a tweet stating, "My next nigga gotta be tall, I wanna wear heels."Roughly 30 minutes later, DDG tweeted on his Twitter page, "My next girl gotta have less than 60 bodies."The tweets went viral and the Detroit rapper had to backpedal for his unforgivable gaffe on social media. On Sunday (Aug. 1), DDG went on his Instagram Story to make a formal apology...

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July 16, 2021
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2021 XXL Freshmen Share Their Life Mottos

[ad_1] The rappers in the 2021 XXL Freshman Class know the hard work and dedication it takes to get to their current spot in the game. Before they got to this point, they know the struggle and tribulations they experienced in trying to build their music career. That's why there's nothing like a good motto to keep them focused on their goals.2021 XXL Freshmen Pooh Shiesty, Lakeyah, Morray, Flo Milli, Iann Dior, Coi Leray, Toosii, Rubi Rose, DDG and Blxst share with XXL their life mottos.For DDG, waking up in the morning is a blessing and another chance to conquer his goals. "One of the phrases that I live by every single day is tatted on my hand,...

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July 14, 2021
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DDG, Lakeyah, Morray and Coi Leray’s 2021 XXL Freshman Cypher

[ad_1] The 2021 XXL Freshman cyphers are finally here and best believe that they’re starting off with a bang. The first group with the task of showing and proving why they landed a spot on the coveted cover consists of 10th Spot winner DDG, Quality Control Music signee Lakeyah, soul crooner Morray and social media savant Coi Leray.Each of the four acts use bull-ish bars and no-Auto-Tune warbling to skate through an enchanting beat, twirled with assuaging key melodies and pounding bass drops. That soothing foundation is set by none other than Internet Money creative Nick Mira, who serves as this year’s Freshman beat curator. Nick, who recently launched his own Mira Touch record label, produced...

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July 9, 2021
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DDG Lists His Top Five Favorite Hip-Hop Albums

[ad_1] Every artist wants to make a great album, or even just a set of songs that really resonate with their fans, and stand the test of time. While every rapper won't get to that point, it doesn't make it a bad goal to shoot for. Every rapper has albums they love. These projects were most important to their growth and listening tastes as young adults on the come up. This year, we asked all of our 2021 XXL Freshmen about their top five favorite hip-hop albums. They helped shape their tastes, styles and approach to music. Here, DDG shares his selections.The 23-year-old Pontiac, Mich. rapper kicks off his choices with Drake's Take Care, regarded by many as a classic...

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June 26, 2021
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DDG Crowns Himself the Most Original in His ABCs

[ad_1] DDG crowns himself the first rapper to cross over from the YouTube space into hip-hop and make it big. The 23-year-old artist has gone from successful vlogger to platinum-selling rhymer in the matter of a year. His 2020 track "Moonwalking in Calabasas" solidified his place in the game, proving he could make a lasting hit and follow that up with consistent releases. Listen to DDG's Die 4 Respect joint project with OG Parker, and "Impatient" featuring Coi Leray to hear solid bars and sharp production. At this point, the 2021 XXL Freshman 10th spot winner's self-assurance permeates each record, video and social post he makes. That confidence comes into play as DDG moves through his version...

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June 20, 2021
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Toosii and DDG Agree to Fight in Boxing Match

[ad_1] Celebrity boxing matches have become more popular than ever recently, with more and more entertainers trying their hand at throwing hands. Now it looks like 2021 XXL Freshmen Toosii and 10th spot winner DDG might be squaring up in the ring.The ball got rolling on the possible match-up on Friday (June 18), when Toosii posted the tweet, "i need a boxing match set up." DDG noticed the tweet reposted on an Instagram blog and decided to put his hat in the ring. "Did somebody say box?" he questioned.It appears Toosii is game to rumble with the Michigan rhymer. "Let's set it up," Toosii replied. It is unclear if Toosii has any boxing...

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June 17, 2021
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2021 XXL Freshman Class Revealed

[ad_1] Hip-hop is heading back outside this summer, slowly but surely. As masks, social distancing and vaccines are the norm these days, most people seem to be getting back to their regularly scheduled programming. The 2021 XXL Freshman Class is featured in our annual summer issue after COVID-19 set us back a few months in 2020.This year, the staff did record numbers of Zoom meetings from January to March to meet and greet artists, listen to new music and hear the rollout plans for roughly 100 Freshman prospects, which ultimately became the 10th spot selections. After much debate, conversations with industry peers and talks with anyone who felt compelled to share a...

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